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Sep 2024
1h 7m

How Gay Was Abraham Lincoln?

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
About this episode
We’re looking for a man in politics. Thick thighs. 6’4”. Blue eyes. Abraham Lincoln, course - or as we’re lovingly referring to him on this episode: GAY-braham Lincoln. That’s right - today we’re exploring whether or not  “America’s best president” was also a soft-top zaddy! And to do that - we’re bringing in experts from the upcoming film, Lover of Men. We’ ... Show More
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